Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Now is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon in Milton Keynes to lead a dedicated team in emergency and critical care. This role offers a competitive salary up to £100,000 along with a welcome bonus, relocation package, and a supportive working environment. Join a clinic that emphasizes clinical excellence, mentorship, and work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on pets and their owners.

Benefits

£10,000 Welcome Bonus

Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

£1,875 CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave policies

Leadership Development Programme

Up to 50% discounted pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to uphold clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the veterinary team.
• Drive clinical standards and improvements.
• Mentor junior staff and identify development opportunities.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Team Leadership

Emergency Care

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: up to £100,000 DOE
Bonus: £10,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Your purpose. Our passion.

At Vets Now, we believe that when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Milton Keynes clinic, we’re looking for a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front – inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing and collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most.

Milton Keynes has excellent transport links and a variety of leisure and cultural attractions. Its proximity to London, relatively affordable cost of living compared to the capital, and green spaces are frequently highlighted as reasons for relocation.

Lead with Clinical Excellence

As Senior Vet, you’ll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You’ll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians. You’ll have responsibility for:

• Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
• Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
• Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
• Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic

This is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

This full-time role averages 40 hours per week, including:

• Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)
• Weekday nights 1900-0830, Saturday day 1200-1930. Saturday night 1900-0900, Sunday day 0830-1930 and Sunday night 1900-0830
• Shared bank holidays
• No more than three consecutive nights
• Protected time for leadership duties and meetings

We understand that life outside of work matters too. That’s why we offer flexibility and can explore part-time arrangements, depending on clinic requirements because your balance is our priority.

Rewarding Work, Your Way

We look after you, so you can look after them, by offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary up to £100,000 DOE
• £10,000 Recognition Bonus
• Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
• Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
• £1,875 CPD allowance + 35 paid CPD hours (pro rata)
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS cover
• Private medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies – enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Leadership Development Programme
• Access to our AdvantEdge clinical training platform
• Standard pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Up to 50% discounted pet care

Support That Sets You Up for Success

You’re never alone at Vets Now: on-shift you’ll work alongside a registered vet nurse, an animal care assistant and a receptionist, and you can contact any of our clinics or referral centers across the UK at any time, day or night, if needing to discuss a particular case or share ideas.

You’ll also be supported by our Support Office in Dunfermline, where our teams work behind the scenes to help you thrive. Our Call Handlers and Customer Care Advisors ensure you can focus on what matters most to your patients.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’d like to visit the clinic or chat about the role before applying, contact Anne in our Talent Team at [e-mail]

Inclusion & Accessibility

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or health condition, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.